Therese M. Shea

Math is all about data. It's essential to understand the questions it can answer for you and how to gather it. Readers will be especially interested to learn what a dragon does with data in the entertaining pages of this unique book. The narrative engagingly instructs on building math skills while sharing details about the mythology of these dreaded beasts. Stellar illustrations capture the imagination. Readers will be able to assess their understanding of the math concepts through word problems and other questions throughout the text.

People might not be good at finding hard evidence of Bigfoot, but Bigfoot is really good at discovering fractions all around This delightful book combines an essential math topic with fascinating folklore and will engage readers and mathematicians of all levels. Entertaining illustrations of Bigfoot support both the math material and assessment quiz questions throughout the narrative. Fun fact boxes supply information that inquisitive Bigfoot hunters want to know.

Franklin D. Roosevelt was the president who led the nation out of the Great Depression and during most of World War II. He was also a polio survivor. Though the disease left his legs paralyzed, he refused to let that stop his ambitions. Readers will be fascinated by this lesser-known part of FDR's life as well as by the efforts he made to help others with polio. Sidebars add more information about this extraordinary man's life, while historical photographs help young history lovers better understand the time period.

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Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible narrative.

Thousands of years ago, farmers had to plant even the tiniest seeds by hand. Luckily, inventors eventually created modern farming machines that can plant seeds in just a fraction of the time it once took. Future farmers and lovers of big machines will enjoy finding out how these devices work through accessible text, fun fact boxes, and beautiful color photographs that complement key concepts. A clever concluding activity further connects young readers to the motivating content.

Without harvesting machines to gather crops when they're ready, farming would be much more difficult and time-consuming. In the pages of this brightly designed book, budding farmers will love learning how these amazing pieces of equipment operate through clear and accessible language and vivid photographs of machines at work. Fun fact boxes add more interesting information throughout the narrative, while a concluding activity helps readers review essential concepts they should retain.

A body without bones simply couldn't work The skeletal system of the human body is the focus of this valuable volume, which centers on key concepts in elementary curricular content and uses at-level language to make biology accessible and interesting to young scientists. Readers will appreciate the fascinating fact boxes and many colorful photographs featured throughout the text. A concluding activity will help them understand how essential science concepts are truly relevant to their lives.

Our lungs are amazing organs, the stars of the respiratory system Readers will be fascinated to learn what actually happens in their lungs to make it possible for them to breathe in and out, without even having to think about it. Accessible, at-level text is coupled with beneficial photographs and diagrams to aid in reader comprehension. Curriculum-oriented fact boxes offer further information to cultivate an early interest in human biology, while a concluding activity reviews key concepts about the lungs.

Everything we can see and touch is matter, even things we can't see and touch is matter. We can tell the difference between the different kinds of matter through each one's properties, such as density, magnetism, and conductivity. Knowing about these properties and matching the right materials with the right jobs is essential for today's scientists, engineers, and inventors. Informative photographs and stimulating sidebars enhance the accessible narrative, allowing readers to connect significant science concepts to their practical applications. From constructing kitchen equipment that won't burn our hands to engineering spacecraft that will protect astronauts, future scientific thinkers will be inspired by this volume.

Lupita Nyong'o, born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, became a bonafide star with the 2013 movie 12 Years a Slave, for which she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Since then, she has shown depth and range in a variety of other movies, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Black Panther. Beyond film, Nyong'o is greatly admired as an advocate for women's rights as well as animal conservation. This gifted actor's path to stardom is told through engaging and accessible text, fascinating fact boxes, and inspiring quotes from Nyong'o herself.

Not everyone's idea of the perfect pet is a furry creature you need to walk or groom. Some people look to the reptile world for pets like the terrific turtle. In this high-interest book, readers will learn how to safely handle a turtle, where to keep it, and what to feed it. They'll learn about some surprising characteristics that will aid in deciding to add a turtle to the family. Vibrant photographs help demonstrate the text's main points, while a concluding list of needed items helps readers contemplate whether they're ready for the responsibility of owning a pet turtle.

Not everyone's idea of the perfect pet is a furry creature you need to walk or groom. Some people look to the reptile world for pets like the terrific turtle. In this high-interest book, readers will learn how to safely handle a turtle, where to keep it, and what to feed it. They'll learn about some surprising characteristics that will aid in deciding to add a turtle to the family. Vibrant photographs help demonstrate the text's main points, while a concluding list of needed items helps readers contemplate whether they're ready for the responsibility of owning a pet turtle.